2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 249 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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | CTS | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
