2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | SRX | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
