2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lancia Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Voyager would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 509 kg more than 2011 Lancia Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Escalade | Voyager |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |