2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 515 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pagani |
| Model | CTS | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
