2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 964 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Escalade | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |