2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 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 178 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 120 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |