2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 573 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Silverado | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
