2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 58 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, 2005 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | STS | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
