2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Armada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 105 L |
