2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 842 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Corolla | SRX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
