2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac DTS and 2009 Peugeot 407 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 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 431 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 407. 2009 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2009 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2009 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac DTS | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | DTS | 407 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |