2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 102 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | CTS | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 513 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
