2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 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 75 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 371 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. 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 GMC Sierra. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Sierra | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 472 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2342 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
