2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 466 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Sequoia | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 64 L |
