2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 920 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
