2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia. 2009 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | CTS | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2737 mm |