2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1433 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Accent | SRX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
