2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS-V | Express |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
