2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 233 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS-V | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |