2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |