1997 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Lexus LS. (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LS | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Lexus | Cadillac |
| Model | LS | STS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
