2000 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2012 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2012 Cadillac SRX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac SRX (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac SRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2012 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee | 2012 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Jeep | Cadillac |
| Model | Cherokee | SRX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2807 mm |
