2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 486 kg more than 2011 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 (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | STS | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 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 | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |