2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1796 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
