2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2011 Holden Colorado is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (321 HP) has 198 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.

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, 2006 Cadillac STS (427 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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