2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | STS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
