2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | DTS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
