2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Brevis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Brevis would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Brevis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 232 kg more than 2001 Toyota Brevis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Brevis. (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Brevis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Brevis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
