2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | STS | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 5555 cc |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |