2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 68 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS.
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 Honda Accord, 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | STS | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
