2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 273 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Land Rover | Cadillac |
Model | Discovery | STS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4553 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2957 mm |