2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
