2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 Kia Forte, 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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | CTS | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |