2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1358 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Lumina | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
