2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 2007 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 344 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2007 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo. 2007 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
