2013 Cadillac ESCALADE vs. 2013 Chrysler 200
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE and 2013 Chrysler 200 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 118 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 200. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chrysler 200. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | 2013 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | ESCALADE | 200 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 397 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2713 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2765 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
