2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 838 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
