2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance vs. 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance and 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance.
Because 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance 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 V6 Luxury Performance. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance, 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 V8 Luxury Performance (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance.
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2007 Cadillac STS V6 Luxury Performance | 2007 Cadillac STS V8 Luxury Performance | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | STS | STS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |