2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DTS | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
