2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Express | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 2594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
