2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Nissan Quest 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Quest, 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
