2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Nissan Almera 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 770 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Escalade | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |