2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 303 kg more than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
