2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 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 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 272 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | SRX | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
