2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 325 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | STS | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 7350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |