2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (380 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
