2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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 (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Escalade | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 49 L |
