2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS.
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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | STS | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3040 mm |