2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 201 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 977 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Escalade | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |