2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS.
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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
Model | STS | 62 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |