2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac DTS and 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 144 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DTS | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |