2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 937 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | STS | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
