2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS-V and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | STS-V | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 469 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 595 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |