2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 589 kg more than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2370 mm |