2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac DTS and 2008 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 24 more horse power than 2008 Lexus RX. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus RX weights approximately 477 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 Lexus RX (840 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | DTS | RX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 840 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
