2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 277 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac STS (369 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
