2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
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 (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
