2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Cadillac SRX are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | STS | SRX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |