2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 353 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX. 2005 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
