2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 232 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
