2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 147 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Escalade | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |