2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 GMC Savana

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.

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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac CTS 2009 GMC Savana
Make Cadillac GMC
Model CTS Savana
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 4200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 307 HP 192 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1788 kg 2550 kg


 

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