2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 949 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Jeep | Cadillac |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 117 L |
