2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (260 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac STS weights approximately 236 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota 4Runner. (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac STS 2009 Toyota 4Runner
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model STS 4Runner
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 415 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1566 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 87 L


 

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