2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 295 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Escalade | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
