2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS-V | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
