2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 699 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
