2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 24 more horse power than 2010 Lexus LS. (380 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lexus LS. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Escalade | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 84 L |
