2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. Both 2002 Cadillac Escalade and 2000 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 5,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (502 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (447 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
