2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Renault Scenic 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 270 more horse power than 2009 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 573 kg more than 2009 Renault Scenic. 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 Scenic. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
