2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade

To start off, both 2010 Cadillac DTS and 2010 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 689 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac DTS.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac DTS 2010 Cadillac Escalade
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model DTS Escalade
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 403 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1818 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 5273 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2007 mm
Vehicle Height 1463 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase Size 2936 mm 2946 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 98 L