2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac DTS would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac DTS (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | DTS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
