2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 382 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | STS | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |