2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (252 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | SRX | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
