2000 Cadillac Imaj vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Imaj. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Imaj would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Imaj (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Imaj should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Imaj.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. (553 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Imaj.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Imaj | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Imaj | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3310 mm |
