2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model SRX Corvette
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 6160 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 1 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 424 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 103.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.6 mm 92 mm
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm


 

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