2009 Toyota Venza vs. 2011 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac DTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Venza.
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, 2011 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Venza | 2011 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Venza | DTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
