2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2007 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Speedster 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 345 more horse power than 2007 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Speedster.
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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2007 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS-V | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
