2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Toyota Aygo 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) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 892 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Aygo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | STS | Aygo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 342 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |