2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 147 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2009 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | STS | STS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 3.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |