2013 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 812 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | electric |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1442 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
