2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Ram 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 93 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 82 kg more than 2011 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Dodge Ram 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Ram | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
Model | Ram | Escalade |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |