2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 182 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 806 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Jeep | Cadillac |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1886 kg | 2692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 117 L |
