2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
