2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 192 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Subaru | Cadillac |
| Model | Legacy | DTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
