2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | Cayman |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |