2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
