2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 868 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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | SRX | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 148 L |
