2005 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (516 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LaCrosse | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LaCrosse | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
