2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2001 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 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS-V | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
