2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.

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 (566 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore 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.

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