2006 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS-V. (440 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS-V.
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, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS-V. (584 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS-V | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | STS-V | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
