2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 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 733 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4300 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
