2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
