2001 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac Escalade and 2001 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 GMC Envoy. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 610 kg more than 2001 GMC Envoy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
