2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 609 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Escalade | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6198 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |