2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac DTS and 2006 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Cadillac DTS (396 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (385 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DTS | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 396 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |