2008 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2008 Audi S8 is newer by 1 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2008 Audi S8 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, 2008 Audi S8 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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S8 | DTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
