2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | SRX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
