2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Dodge Magnum
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Dodge Magnum were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Magnum 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 Magnum | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | SRX | Magnum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |