2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti EX 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 86 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti EX. (317 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 770 kg more than 2010 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Infiniti EX 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, 2010 Infiniti EX 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | EX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
