2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Silverado | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |
