2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | STS | UTE |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
