2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
