2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | STS | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |