2011 Cadillac DTS vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac DTS and 2011 Toyota iQ 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 (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 958 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. 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 (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | DTS | iQ |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |