2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 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 18 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 623 kg more than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest 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 (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
