2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 2 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | STS | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |