2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 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 137 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 481 kg more than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
