2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Tahoe | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
