2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 GMC Savana 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 123 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 134 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Savana |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
