2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
