2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Dodge Ram

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.

Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS. 2007 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac DTS 2007 Dodge Ram
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model DTS Ram
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
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 330 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 509 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 5840 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2440 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 132 L


 

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