2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac SRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2005 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | SRX | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1831 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 84 L |
