2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Suzuki Splash 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 310 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash, 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 (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki Splash has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Escalade | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
