2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2008 Cadillac SRX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 702 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac SRX (345 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
