2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
