2004 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
