2007 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 745 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2007 BMW 745 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 2007 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 745 | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 745 | DTS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |