2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2010 Mazda B2300 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 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 159 more horse power than 2010 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 675 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda B2300. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda B2300 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 | 2010 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | STS | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
