2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 236 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1494 kg more than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Escalade | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 3995 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2329 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 48 L |