2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS-V and 2007 Subaru Forester 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 306 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Cadillac STS-V has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | STS-V | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
