2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 7 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 941 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
