2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 279 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Escalade | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
