2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | DTS | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
