2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
