2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 74 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2126 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
