2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 174 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 219 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Escalade | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
