2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac DTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 68 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2011 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Ram | DTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
