2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (256 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac SRX 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model SRX Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3562 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 201 km/hour 242 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 7.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1889 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 64 L


 

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