2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS will offer significantly more control. 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 (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | STS | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 595 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |