2010 Cadillac STS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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. Both 2010 Cadillac STS and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS. 2010 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | STS | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
