2011 Cadillac DTS vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac DTS and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac DTS (275 HP) has 137 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 498 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | DTS | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
