2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | CTS | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 7011 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 635 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |