2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 513 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | CTS | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
