2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 69 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | SRX | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
