2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (390 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
