2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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 255 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 717 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Actyon. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2011 SsangYong Actyon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Escalade | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
