2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2005 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 142 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac STS (339 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
