2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z 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.
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2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | STS | 370Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |