2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX and 2008 SsangYong Rodius 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 159 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 Cadillac SRX.
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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rodius. 2008 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Rodius has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Rodius 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.
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2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | SRX | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |