2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac DTS and 2010 Subaru Outback 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 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 159 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac DTS | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | DTS | Outback |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
