2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
