2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 259 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 253 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |