2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac SRX and 2007 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (144 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 308 kg more than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. 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 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. 2007 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Cherokee has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac SRX 2007 Jeep Cherokee
Make Cadillac Jeep
Model SRX Cherokee
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 2429 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 144 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 427 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 101 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.4 seconds 13.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2126 kg 1818 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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