2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. 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 Cadillac SRX (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Escape |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
