2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2009 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
