2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Nissan Livina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Livina weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
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 Nissan Livina, 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | Livina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |