2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 617 kg more than 2011 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
