2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Infiniti M 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 128 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti M weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
