2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac DTS and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | DTS | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |