2008 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti M 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 876 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti M | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Infiniti | Cadillac |
| Model | M | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
