2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 455 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | CTS | Agera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 1100 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
