2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Escalade | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 71 L |
