2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 443 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.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | STS | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
