2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 526 kg more than 2003 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2005 Cadillac SRX (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8. 2005 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2003 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2003 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Cadillac SRX | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | SRX | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |