2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 101 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Silverado | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
