2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 74 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
