2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 4 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 177 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.
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 (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | CTS | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
