2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
