2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac DTS and 2010 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 468 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 2010 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac DTS | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | DTS | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
