2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 5 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 119 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
