2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1151 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | A6 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |