2006 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus GS (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus GS | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Lexus | Cadillac |
| Model | GS | STS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1770 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
