2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 484 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | SRX | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 6570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
