2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
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2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | SRX | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |