2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 428 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 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Ram. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Ram |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 121 L |
