2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.

Because 2007 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX. 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac DTS 2007 Infiniti FX
Make Cadillac Infiniti
Model DTS FX
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 363 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.3:1
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 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 90 L


 

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