2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | DTS | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
