2005 Hyundai Dynasty 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 Hyundai Dynasty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Dynasty 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 194 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Dynasty | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Dynasty | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3302 mm |
