2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 852 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Aspen. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Escalade | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
