2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 887 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 84 L |
