2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 367 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | STS | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |