2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Nissan Quest 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest 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 Quest. 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Escalade | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |