2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |