2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac DTS and 2008 Opel Signum 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 117 more horse power than 2008 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Signum 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | DTS | Signum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| 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 | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
