2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
