2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 768 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. 2005 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi RS6 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi RS6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | RS6 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
