2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 772 kg more than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
Model | DTS | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |