2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | CTS | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
