2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 162 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
