2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 679 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac STS 2005 Land Rover LR3
Make Cadillac Land Rover
Model STS LR3
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 4390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 300 HP
Torque 342 Nm 427 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.6 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1782 kg 2461 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 86 L


 

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