2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 713 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Escalade | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
