2013 Cadillac ESCALADE vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE and 2013 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1068 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | ESCALADE | 911 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 397 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2713 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
