2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | SRX | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
