2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |