2003 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 844 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 791 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
Make | Cadillac | Bugatti |
Model | Escalade | Veyron |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 7993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 1184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 1500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |