2005 Toyota Soarer 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 Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Soarer | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Soarer | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2957 mm |
