2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 384 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | STS | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 595 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |