2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. 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 190 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 27 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escalade | Omega |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
