2010 Cadillac STS vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 192 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore. 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | STS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2950 mm |
