2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra. 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
