2005 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (287 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac DTS | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | DTS | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2901 mm |
