2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 77 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Suburban | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 117 L |
