2006 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (440 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (584 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS-V | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS-V | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
