2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
