2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2007 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa
Make Cadillac Opel
Model DTS Corsa
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4563 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 292 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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