2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 185 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2006 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | STS | Strada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
