2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Cadillac DTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty 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 (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (211 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac DTS (391 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac DTS | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | DTS | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
