2005 Infiniti M vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M. 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, 2011 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Cadillac |
| Model | M | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1735 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
