2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Dodge Magnum
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac STS and 2005 Dodge Magnum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Magnum. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Dodge Magnum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2005 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1731 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
