2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (380 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 369 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
