2001 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 103 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
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, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3580 mm |
