2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 531 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | SRX | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
