2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GAZ 3111 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 255 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1119 kg more than 2002 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Cadillac | GAZ |
| Model | Escalade | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2810 mm |
