2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 98 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 819 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Escalade | TL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
