2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac SRX. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 758 kg more than 2010 Cadillac SRX. 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 SRX, 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | SRX |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6950 RPM |
Torque | 497 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |