2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2005 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | SRX | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
