2010 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 10 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | STS | STS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 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 | 1812 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
