2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango. 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
