2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | DTS | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
