2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1591 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris 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.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |