2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 26 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
