2006 Buick Terraza vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2006 Buick Terraza and 2006 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Terraza. 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 (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Terraza. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Terraza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Terraza | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Terraza | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
