2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Venturi |
| Model | STS | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
