2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 817 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (339 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escalade | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
