2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (391 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 394 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
