2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum weights approximately 48 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Platinum | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | Escalade |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2667 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |