2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 978 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | STS | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
