2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Hyundai i30 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 279 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30. 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 Hyundai i30, 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Escalade | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |
