2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 537 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Patrol | DTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 68 L |
