2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Lumina | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
