2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | SRX | Korando |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
