2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RL.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | RL | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 98 L |
