2012 Cadillac SRX vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac SRX (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac SRX | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | SRX | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 308 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
