2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac DTS 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 166 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac DTS. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | DTS | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
