2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 466 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Sierra | STS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
