2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 117 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | CTS | Korando |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
