2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 690 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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 Panamera (500 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (447 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2920 mm |
