2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 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) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1101 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Escalade | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
