2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 544 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Land Rover | Cadillac |
| Model | Discovery | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3302 mm |
