2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 650 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tata |
| Model | CTS | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
