2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 9 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | SRX | Charger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |