2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS-V and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2009 Cadillac STS-V is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac STS-V. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | STS-V | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
