2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 116 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens. 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 Kia Carens. 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | STS | Carens |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
