2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Cadillac |
| Model | Phantom | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
