2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celsior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Celsior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celsior.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Celsior |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
