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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6500 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 827 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.
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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (330 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 | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 515 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |