2001 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 7 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, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Escalade | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
