2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Maserati GT

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Maserati GT 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 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.

Because 2007 Maserati GT 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 Maserati GT. 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 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT 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 Maserati GT has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GT 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 Maserati GT
Make Cadillac Maserati
Model DTS GT
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4244 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 88 L


 

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