2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 98 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CTS-V | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| 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 | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
