2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac STS and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (342 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac STS | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | STS | Colorado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |