2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Dakota | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
