2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Daihatsu Trevis
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Daihatsu Trevis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Trevis. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Trevis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 998 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Trevis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Trevis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Trevis. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Trevis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Daihatsu Trevis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
| Model | CTS | Trevis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
