2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2008 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac Escalade 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 83 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 974 kg more than 2008 Cadillac SRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac SRX. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade | SRX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
