2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac STS would be higher. 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 62 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
