2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 519 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | SRX | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
