2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 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 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 93 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 566 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
