2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Chrysler 300 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. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | CTS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
