2004 Cadillac SRX vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac SRX and 2004 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 419 kg more than 2004 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (447 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac SRX | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3650 mm |
