2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 300 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
