2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 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 178 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Escalade | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
