2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac SRX 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model SRX Corvette
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 5968 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 398 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 546 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 101 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1889 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 68 L


 

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