2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Escalade | R8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
