2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Durango |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
