2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Mazda Drifter 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 130 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | STS | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
