2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS-V and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Cadillac STS-V is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Cadillac STS-V. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6. 2007 Cadillac STS-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac STS-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | STS-V | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
