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


 

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