2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Subaru | Cadillac |
| Model | Legacy | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 397 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
