2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 99 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | STS | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 405 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |
