2013 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS-V and 2013 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (304 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 26 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX. 2013 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS-V | SRX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 548 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 747 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1884 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
