2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 497 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | 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 | 2667 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
