2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS 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 (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 155 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 (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Escalade | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 71 L |
