2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1217 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2013 Nissan Sentra, 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
