2001 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 630 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2790 mm |
