2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 5 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
