2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 242 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3022 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |
