2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 604 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 2074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
