2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (305 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
