2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Toyota Condor were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Condor. 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 (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2008 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Cadillac STS 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model STS Condor
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 0 HP
Torque 369 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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