2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Cadillac DTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac DTS | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | DTS | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
