2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Escalade | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
