2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2007 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | STS | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 79 L |
