2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Koenigsegg CCX has manual transmission. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Escalade | CCX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
