2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | SRX | Charger |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
