2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Hyundai Genesis were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (375 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

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 Hyundai Genesis (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac SRX 2009 Hyundai Genesis
Make Cadillac Hyundai
Model SRX Genesis
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 4627 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 254 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1870 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km


 

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