2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 428 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Quest |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
