2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 Cadillac DTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DTS | Legend |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
