2005 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 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 207 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 898 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
| Model | 300 | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
