2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (341 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
| Model | 300 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
