2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 711 kg more than 2005 Nissan Silvia.

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. 2005 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model SRX Silvia
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 311 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1951 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1290 mm


 

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