2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | STS | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |