2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 11 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 518 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. 2002 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1688 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2895 mm |
