2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 787 kg more than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | Escalade | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 513 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
