2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac DTS and 2009 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac DTS. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M 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, 2009 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac DTS | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | DTS | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 456 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |