2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 974 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5639 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1892 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
