2010 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 39 kg more than 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
Model | Land Cruiser | Escalade |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 117 L |