2005 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti QX56. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Infiniti QX56. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Infiniti QX56 (529 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Infiniti | Cadillac |
Model | QX56 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5555 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 497 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2431 kg | 2667 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 98 L |