2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 947 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | STS | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
