2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 179 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Escalade | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 22.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
