2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | GT | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 406 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2007 mm |
