2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac DTS and 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 203 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.

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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac DTS 2007 Skoda Octavia
Make Cadillac Skoda
Model DTS Octavia
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4563 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 292 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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