2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | STS | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
