2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 71 more horse power than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1046 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | 370Z | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
