2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. 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 1347 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Escalade | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |