2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Lexus LS 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus LS weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
Model | STS | LS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 417 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 84 L |