2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 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, 2007 Audi A8 (651 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | DTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 4563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
