2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS-V 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 167 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR4.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR4. 2011 Land Rover LR4 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. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS-V | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
