2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac DTS and 2006 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 218 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra 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 (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Xterra. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Xterra. 2006 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | DTS | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
