2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 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), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | Escalade |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
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 | 2674 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 | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |