2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 121 kg more than 1996 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac SRX (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | SRX | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
