2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 383 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | Escalade | Equus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |