2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac Escalade and 2012 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 111 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 676 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Escalade | Charger |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |