2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Escalade and 2004 Subaru Outback 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 133 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 833 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Escalade | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
