2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 Cadillac STS (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
