2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS and 2007 Lexus RX 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 48 more horse power than 2007 Lexus RX. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 344 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2007 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | STS | RX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
