2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac DTS would be higher. 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 130 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac DTS | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | DTS | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
