2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | SRX | B5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1850 mm |
