2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 373 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Pathfinder | STS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
