2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 102 L |
