2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Escalade and 2004 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Escalade | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
