2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |