2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | CTS | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
