2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 239 kg more than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Because 2010 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Escalade | Sierra |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 353 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 497 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 6340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 4010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |