2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Koenigsegg CCX 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 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Koenigsegg CCX.
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 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Koenigsegg CCX 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 Koenigsegg CCX has manual transmission. 2009 Koenigsegg CCX 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 | 2009 Koenigsegg CCX | |
Make | Cadillac | Koenigsegg |
Model | Escalade | CCX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 806 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 919 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |