2007 Nissan Sentra vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Sentra 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 160 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Sentra. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Sentra | SRX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
