2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Insignia would be higher. 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 274 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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, 2009 Opel Insignia, 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Escalade | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2737 mm |
