2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (260 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 281 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | SRX | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
