2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic. 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 (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | SRX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2126 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
