2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac SRX and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 496 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX. 2011 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | SRX | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |