2007 Lexus LS 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 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 762 kg more than 2007 Lexus LS. 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Lexus | Cadillac |
| Model | LS | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 98 L |
