2010 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac STS and 2010 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 314 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac STS | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | STS | Rogue |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 368 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4646 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1659 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |