2006 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS-V and 2006 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (440 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Because 2006 Cadillac STS-V 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 2006 Cadillac STS-V. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 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, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (584 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS-V | 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS-V | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
