2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 GMC Savana. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
