2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (271 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tundra. (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
