2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2007 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300. 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 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | DTS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
