2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
