2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 and 2008 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS . (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS . So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac CTS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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 3.6L V6 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS . (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS .
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
