2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 132 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Crown | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
