2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. 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 156 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 277 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
