2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Kia Forte 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 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 839 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 Kia Forte. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | SRX | Forte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |
