2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (493 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1261 kg more than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | Escalade | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
