2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 628 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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | SRX | Expedition |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3023 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 | 106 L |