2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | DTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
