2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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 289 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1173 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2011 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Citroen | Cadillac |
| Model | C5 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
