2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (300 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 372 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | STS | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |
