2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 643 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, both vehicles can yield 427 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | STS | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 86 L |
