2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac SRX and 2011 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | SRX | STS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
