2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX 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 168 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti EX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Escalade | EX |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |