2009 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 1 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 103 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 883 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | MDX | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |
