2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac SRX and 2005 Volvo V70 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 @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (178 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | SRX | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
