2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 536 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |