2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life 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 (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac SRX | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | SRX | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2126 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |