2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Acura MDX
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 614 kg more than 2010 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Escalade | MDX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
