2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Acadia | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
