2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 143 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
