2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Toyota Sienna 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 38 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
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 Sienna, 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | STS | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |