2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
