2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Avancier.
Because 2005 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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 (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2005 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | STS | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
