2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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 63 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2007 Hyundai Terracan
Make Cadillac Hyundai
Model SRX Terracan
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 191 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.6 mm 85.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 201 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.1 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2071 kg 2160 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 75 L


 

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