2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 7 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 544 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | STS | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
