2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SRX | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
