2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac SRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A8 | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | A8 | SRX |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6950 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5268 mm | 4834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |