2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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. Both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (319 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
