2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 208 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 771 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
