2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | A8 | SRX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
