2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Ram. 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 Ram (713 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram 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 Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
