2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 607 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Express | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
