2023 Cadillac Escalade V vs Durango Hellcat // DRAG RACE, ROLL RACE & SURPRISE RACE
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The Dodge Durango Hellcat ($114,345 in Canada, $82,490 starting in the US) and the Cadillac Escalade V ($178,898 in Canada, $149,990 in the US) are lined up for one loud SUV drag race. The Durango Hellcat has the power and weight advantage, but the Escalade V has more torque. What happens when you line up two AWD supercharged V8 behemoths on the drag strip? James is grabbing the reins of the launch-monster Hellcat, and Thomas has chosen the loud and luxurious Escalade V. Things don’t always go as you might expect in a drag race! We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!
A huge thank you to @Cars_and_Crosbie for loaning us their Escalade V
And also to Mark @worldsfastestworktruck for his Durango Hellcat
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Post-production by Daniel Mason, Karston Chong and Thomas Holland
Sound by Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
Magical genius logistics and planning by James Engelsman and Gregory DeCaire
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The amount of rear end squat in the Cadillac is comically awesome. Even during the roll race it looks like the truck is trying to pull the front wheels off the ground.
Check out the squat in the RS6 Avant after the ECU reflash in their video
That’s wat I luv 😂
Don't exaggerate. There is some squat by its very well composed. Cadillac made adjustment to make sure that was the case.
“ hey kids, hold on to your fruit snacks“
Come to Atlanta. You can get roasted by Dodge vehicles on the interstate all day because people are crazy here
putting everyone in the hellcat was absolutely hilarious. You guys are the best!
And really trusting of James 😭
Oh hahahaha pshh shut up
This part literally made me laugh out loud when he was getting smacked with all the people inside 🤣
Durango still won't lol
That's how you truly embarrass someone 🤣🤣🤣
That caddie sure does sound beautiful. Gotta appreciate both in their own ways
I was never a fan of chrysler. But the last 5 years I've fell inlove with them. They're doing an amazing job making hp beasts
Dodge owns Durango, not Chrylser. Fiat Chrysler owns both the Dodge and Chrysler.
@@chltmdwp and stellantis has them all lol
@@chltmdwp what are you trying to prove by this comment? referring to the parent company of chrysler, chevy or ford to cover all their brands is the norm.
Until this last year, now we have the Copo Camaro with the 572 or the 632 (start at $109,899 and $134,799) the 632 makes 1004hp to the rear wheels and runs a 8 second 1/4mile. It’s not just running like 8.9x and them calling it a 8 second car, the thing runs deep into the 8s between 8.35-8.6x
@@chltmdwp China owns all of it, engines too. 🇨🇳
It’s almost like the laws of physics don’t apply to hellcat powered vehicles. Glad you ran the last race, I honestly thought that it would have been way closer!
😂
It seems like they might be underrating it.
@@pleappleappleap the same motor can potentially make 808 hp in the Demon, but only with major equipment and fuel. The mild differences of suspension stiffness, cg, tires, and Dodges ZF transmission make up all the difference
@@air-headedaviator1805 Except, I would think that they are underrating the Demon too.
Well done again boys! But that Caddy is how much? Yikes ! Thanks you had me lmao 😂 Cheers !
I love the smile of the two folks in the 3rd row - they sure had fun!
That's my wife and I (I own the Durango) It was SO MUCH FUN!! I've never sat back there during a launch before.
@@MarkPPG You and your wife should be featured in future drag races. Your wife's reaction is infectious.
@@MarkPPG hahah😂
@@MarkPPG must have been awesome.
@@MarkPPG you're a real one bro!! That thing hauls ass!!
man there are very few sounds that beat out dodge’s supercharged v8 hemi’s, but i gotta admit; that escalade sounds frickin incredible!
"Objects in the mirror are getting their ass kicked" 🤣
I had those stickers made up 30 years ago for my other car...had a few sets left and it seemed like a perfect fit for the Hellcat Durango
LMAO
Still ill take the Cadillac
I had some on my last car that said "Cars in sideview mirror are losing."
Easily the best auto review channel on so many levels.
Agreed, but I highly recommend Haggerty👍
That damn caddy is too freaking heavy vehicle that why it lost the drag
Yup, I like Haggerty, but this is better than Haggerty. I think I prefer it because it's much closer to Top Gear with Clarkson, Hammond, and May in its heyday.
I like hagerty and Doug but this is still excellent
@@germanengineering204 Haggerty is great but I still prefer Throttle House.
*That Dodge is an absolute monster!!*
what an absolutely crazy awesome decade this has been for car enthusiasts. the Durango Hellcat is so glorious
That "objects in mirror are getting their ass kicked" sticker on the Durango is absolute pure genius.
So you have just redefined the concept genius for the entire world? It is childish that's what it is.
🤣😂🤣🤣 CLASSIC #HellcatEverything
@@hendrikdebruin4012Lol mate, you know what's really childish? How upset you got over a sticker on SOMEONE ELSE'S vehicle, who could give a damn about your personal opinion.
@@scottyd0530 I am not upset. I outgrew stickers in primary school that's all. I am just sad that we have built this hyped up , over the top , bling , pointless society when we could have done so much better. The earth spins at 1600 km/h so if you travel at even 300 km/h against the spin in real terms you are going backwards at 1300 km/h. So what does it matter how fast a car is? That is just the earths movement. Taking into account the entire universe they are both standing still in one spot. But we all get caught up in media hype and sleepwalking to our graves... we are nothing more than puppets reacting to BS... but peace to everyone ..I say to each his own and live and let live.
@@hendrikdebruin4012 What on earth are you on about? The point of the video was fun and entertainment. I don't think a lesson about the earth's rotation was ever needed lol.
Racing these two houseboats is insane. It would have been hilarious to time them around your track with passengers.
That AWD on the Hellcat is amazing. 🤝🏽
The launch on the Durango is insane😭
I'm going to just go ahead and hit that like button before the video even gets started.
You're a daredevil.
I knew the escalade would be a lot slower but I'd still pick it over the Durango. I love Mopar but that escalade looks so much nicer, sounds better, and it's probably a nicer ride being more luxury than the Durango.
The end of doing a silent Tesla, the brotherhood of muscle wants nothing to do with silent anything. That Mopar sound is everything
Give the Caddy a chance and keep the extra folks in the Durango and have it pull a 20 foot boat!
The defeated look of Thomas at 6:40 is priceless, you can even hear the Durango down shifting in the background
What does back shifting mean? Shifting into reverse?
@@mediocreman2 the car rpm gears lowering down from 6 - 1 the car exhaust setup is loud so it’s more aggressive loud whenever braking or paddle shifting down
@@topslump4941 O WOW that certainly is a big plus in the infinite universe.
That was hilarious- filling the Durango was a great idea hahaha.
Have had my ‘23 DDHC for two months and loving it every day 🏁
Love the Easter egg 2:49 !!!
There is no loser with these two. It's just two of the best examples of simply glorious, loud, no-excuse American excess, and it's wonderful.
The Durango, loaded up with passengers was STILL fast, wasn't expecting that at all.
I have a feeling Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealerships should be thanking you...they are likely going to clear out their inventories of those now because of you guys...lol!
Thanks for making content like this, and thank you for giving praise to brilliant domestic vehicles, as not all of us like Euro or Japanese SUV's...
Well the European and Asian SUV's are clearly the smarter option.
**Signs Cadillac contract**
Gm is garbage, LS engines were too good so they switched to LT and introduced loads of issues on purpose. Owned them for years and I’m done.
Yup. But Chrysler has their own problems. The HEMIs are not one
@@mdubz101 no, everyone including dodge is paying up the ass for the old header design, everything is on a 4 bolt now, and they are giving a $50 credit on each casting using the 4 bolt.
That’s the issue with FCA’s 3.6 lower intake shooting oil, the 4 bolt casting was second hand, hence why it died:
Yes there is. The escalade is the loser 😆
That Hellcat Hemi has a unbelievable sound!
Just the addition of more people in the car was AWESOME!!
Both vehicles are fast, but hot damn that Durango is insane. The drone pilot was all business🤣 Great video fella's!
Exactly why I love my wifes 1000hp Durango, running 10 seconds in the 1/4 mile while playing Dora the explore on the rear dvd screens is just epic lol
You Should play Baby shark do do do dodododo next time you at the drag strip 😂
@@dor1tomcswagger69 lmao! That would be hilarious!
Yeah 1000hp has to be nuts… it’s pretty nuts with only 710
I LOVED the extra people thing!
You guys should do this every time!
Next episode have James May hookup a caravan to the back of the Durango. 🤣🤭🤣
Great video. The Durango couldn't lose! Standing start, rolling start, five extra people in the vehicle, nothing mattered, it just couldn't be beat!
The way that Escalade squats is actually ridiculous. But Durango always has my heart
I'm glad you guys made your video because with those five people in the Durango actually six people sitting in the Durango Dodge just made their point of why that vehicle is so crazy fun you can take your family and just put a smile on everybody's face that will never go away
Until you crash into an unyielding object.
Escalade have more batter interior 🙂
Dodge struck gold with the Hellcat platforms! ❤️🤍💙
Whatever they spent developing that engine, they’ve surely made a nice return
Hope they put one in a Grand Wagoneer
They definitely did
Agreed!
@@johngaudet6316 They are putting the new Hurricane, twin turbo engine in it.
This is the ONLY time the Hellcat anything is the lighter vehicle! Lol
Niice addition of the extra folks. You guys both rock.. Thanks for your creativitty.
These guys have the dream job right here, they’ve figured it out. Nice work again fellas 🤙🏼
Those hellcat's are insane and awesome!! Great content guys
Love the mirror funny as hell lmfao 😂😂
Just ordered my 2023 Hellcat can't wait !
Thanks, gentlemen, for the video. I'm still deciding on what to buy.
I'm a GM guy for hot rods, but at twice the coin(GM), Dodge did a hell of a job ! Congratulations on any hellcat/trackhawk,etc !
Out of all fairness, the Cadillac is twice the car.
Yep the caddy is lux and the Durango is fast and kinda ugly.
@@ashes2ashes863 Not even close…
@@jefferybarnett2073 Get the Jeep version and ugly fixed…and still gap the lackluster V
@@jefferybarnett2073not to me
You have a bow tie chasing a Hellcat with a full stomach?!?!? You guys are the best!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Fully loaded Cat. That’s why you guys rock. 💪🏾
I just enjoy so much this drag race
I love this, and adding 5 adults!! You guys are the best!
There isn't that much of a difference in power and weight but it's apparent that 1 was tuned for "luxury" while the other 1 is just unapologetic.
30hp and 500lbs is actually a pretty huge difference…
@@mikesgarage4748 it is, but I’m willing to bet that GM has that Escalade restricted with a soft factory tune. GM’s pick up SO much from a tune because GM is known for that..
Escalade still fast though not just luxury
The race we been waiting on!!
"It doesn't matter somehow." 😂😂 the disappointment.
This chanel is so much better than The Straight Pipes. Really proves that more production value and staff makes a difference in car reviews!
I've tried to watch straight pipes. I'm not a fan. Throttle House for the win.
For me at least, when they started gaining an ego, that’s when they became almost annoying.
I’m convinced that you people who keep mentioning TSP are bots, it’s so weird how they live in your heads when you’ll never see these types of comments against TH on their channel. The fact that TSP has featured them in their videos now too also makes these comments stupid and I feel bad for TH that they have people like you as their fans
Chill bro
@@Justin_GFM you must forget the interviews where TSP bashed throttle house and said they weren't fans.
Normally I find these drag races between the "super SUV'S" stupid but you guys manage to make them interesting and hilarious at the same time. Love the work you guys have been doing, I've always loved it and keep it up you two, both you guys and savagegeese are the best car CZcams channels hands down. You guys absolutely kill it everytime 🔥🔥
Jason Cammisa enters the chat…
@@chrisg2779 Jason who?
@@chrisg2779 I've only watched a few of his drag races videos and they've been fantastic but still, I can't fully comment on his channel
@@germanengineering204 trolling? If not you need to go look. These guys are great but Cammisa was a legend before they even began doing this stuff.
Enjoyed this episode the guys had fun and that hellcat motor is legendary‼️
We've all been waiting for this video
Sticker in the mirror is hilarious
The way they lean back omg. I want to see it from a different angle. From the back the launch must look unbelievable.
Those Cadis are huge. Can’t believe how big the Durango is now
It was very interesting to see another race with a car load of people and was a great idea! i truly thought it was going to make a bigger difference! There's so much talk in racing about weight and was so interesting to see it doesn't always matter. Seeing the people laughing in the back seat because they won was funny too.
7:04
James: "Cut yourself into pieces."
Thomas: "This is my last resort."
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE ✌️
You too bro 💪👍
How rude of you to assume I'm gonna have a great day. I feel offended.
This is the most ridiculously hilarious episode I've seen. The Cadillac did beat my expectations but that Durango is the way to go. Big ups guys.
As always, you guys killed it! The young lady in the back of the Durango seems to be having a blast! You guys always have Big Fun!
Love the Durango Hellcat!!
Type shiii 🤘🏾💯
Thomas and James released a new vid, my day is instantly better.
Love these guys!!
I've been having a a few bad days and then I watch this and I'm just laughing my butt off!! Love this more than any other car content 🙂
It's so exciting watching 2 houses drag race
Thank y’all so much love watching y’all keep it up love y’all 😂
I work at GM and hearing the Engineers and Execs drive the Escalade down the street it sounds scary and amazing
You guys never disappoint
The fact that both of these are my dream cars and I finally see them put against each other. I’m so happy about this 😂
I’m just happy both of these SUVs exist.
Outstanding. Excellent idea.
Is X7m60i really slower ?
Let’s take Throttle House to 3 Million subscribers
I’m sold😂 buying one this week now
Thank you fellas this is my favorite channel by far.
Love this race! Even with an extra 5 adults the Durango spanked the Caddy, crazy.
From the times I’ve seen posted by the Caddy a better race would be against the Durango SRT with the N/A 6.4 hemi.
Keep being awesome!
There's still that significant power difference even with the added weight of passengers.😂 The Durango is insane
@@quentinfreeman7516 38hp is significant? hahahahahahaha.
each extra ppl is atleast 175lbs, x 5 875lbs at minimum. Hellcat has 9.27lb/hp & caddy has 9.11lbs/hp or hp/lbs & still lostttt!!
@@oswaldocastillo6305 Theres a 500lb weight disadvantage in just the standard Escalade and that's added to a power disadvantage. Nobody should expect the V to win that race.
@@dcsteve7869 im talking when they added the extra ppl! Escalade is just slow! Now its not cool when mopar guys talk.about being heavy, Like when ppl brag about the SS being faster than a scat! & ss is lighter! So payback haha.
@@oswaldocastillo6305 okay, so you're a moron who doesn't understand auto design with a chip on his shoulder. got it
Dude,
I am so glad to have watched this video. I'm smiling from ear to ear knowing that 2 of the fastest full size gas powered SUVs in the world are "Made in America." Keep em coming.
Well the Durango is a mid size crossover
This is awesome!!
i love how 3 row seats are getting more love. idc if its ridiculous because we have a huge family and we need something crazy and this might just be it.
These are the answers to a question nobody asked.....but should have. 😂
The Durango is insane !! If I had to choose for me everyday driver I’d take the Escalade V …
Everyone would but 150k is a lot of coin.
I love the new gen's of Tahoe's, Yukon's and Esclade's but for $150K is an absurd price. You can get any of the GM's with the 6.2 add the supercharger, proper exhaust and a full tune then you'll end up with 700+hp. You will be faster than this Escalade and save $55,000 easily. You could even get Hennessy to install a stage 4-5 and once again save $35,000. All these prices of the GM vehicles are base models, with limited options and, a price tag of $70,000. I work on these every week(autobody technician and painter) and see the window stickers. That Durango was crazy fast. The color was undesirable imo.
@@tangomantacticalwhat’s the best suv you would get?
Great video and thanks
Watching 6 grown ppl smile from ear to ear at the same dam time while that Super Charger rips them classic Vrm Vrmmm sounds from my childhood...
is friggen pure _awesomeness._
Thank you Dodge 🇺🇸 Luv the Vid.
I really need a gallon of milk. Can I borrow your Durango?
Most epic race on this channel! More Durango hellcat please :)
I agree 100 💯 percent❤❤❤❤ love the sound🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love the sticker on the side view mirror of the Durango at the 2:49 mark.
Great video boys. Cheers and keep ‘em coming. Thanks.
Poor Thomas. This is one of your all's best videos ever. So funny.
Well done on the sponsor, headed off that line of inquiry well.
The smiles on everyone's faces during that launch 😂
Always right on time!💪🏽
The Caddy would be a great alternative if it was close in price, nicer interiors do not cost 24-30000 more.
Well it’s a larger vehicle . Escalade is in a different size class than the Durango as well it’s also a luxury SUV
And trust me the last Durango will have a market adjustment
I'm not necessarily justifying the price of an Escalade/V, but remember this. The Escalade is in an entirely different, much larger size segment of SUV's, plus its also a luxury SUV which additionally competes in a seperated "Luxury class" within that segement of SUV's. On top of all that, in this case being an Escalade V, it's also a performance variant with a supercharged V8 under the hood as well.
This isn't quite like the Durango Hellcat, which is a smaller, non-luxury SUV, containing half the features, with a Hellcat engine shoved into it, all of which is then running on a reasonably outdated platform as well. There's quite a few key differences between the two.
I cant lie, that sticker saying “OBJECTS IN REAR MIRROR ARE GETTING THEIR ASS KICKED” Got me cracking up, lol.
one of my favorite videos James is hilarious
I was already baffled at how the Hellcat Durango was faster than the Jeep track hawk. And it still being that fast with full seating of adults is just insane lol. How could they make what is my opinion probably one of the coolest hellcat platforms a one year run!!??!
I own a Trackhawk and it's all about the driver reaction time NO one gaps either one Stock vs Stock there pretty much even
@@srtxxx4661 it’s been shown on this channel the Durango is faster.
@@Kingg_G I missed that , thanks
@@srtxxx4661 yessir
First and only time anyone driving a Durango Hellcat will say “I’m lighter” hahaha
Greatest race I’ve ever watched!!!
👍👍👍👍 🤘🤘🤘🤘
That rango can tango… LETS GO!!!!