2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac Escalade and 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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 283 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1347 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | Escalade | Samurai |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |