2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1249 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Condor. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |