2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent.

Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac SRX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent
Make Cadillac Hyundai
Model SRX Accent
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.4 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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