2012 Cadillac SRX vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac SRX and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac SRX. (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac SRX. 2012 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac SRX | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | SRX | Camaro |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 308 HP | 426 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |