2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus is newer by 2 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 383 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Equus.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Equus. (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Escalade | Equus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5158 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1889 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |
