2013 Cadillac SRX vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac SRX 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 27 kg more than 2013 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX, 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 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac SRX.
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2013 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | SRX | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |