2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | SRX | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |