2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2008 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 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 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | SRX | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
