2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 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 104 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 276 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac DTS | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | DTS | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
