2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
