2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati GranSport | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | GranSport | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |