2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Dodge Charger

To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac SRX.

Because 2008 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Cadillac SRX 2008 Dodge Charger
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model SRX Charger
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 6059 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 425 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 570 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L


 

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