2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 202 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 749 kg more than 2011 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Escalade | C6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |