2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. 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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Cadillac SRX 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model SRX Equinox
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3425 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 61 L


 

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