2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and 2009 Infiniti M 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 239 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti M.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | CTS-V | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 542 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |