2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | CTS | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3 |
| 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 |
