2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3580 mm |
