2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
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 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
| Model | 300 | STS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
