2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (256 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Cadillac SRX. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
