2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 969 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
