2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 248 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Coupe 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.
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2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | STS | Coupe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 18.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 88 L |