2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Renault Laguna 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 235 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna.
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 Renault Laguna, 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
