2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo S90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo S90 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 7 kg more than 1996 Volvo S90.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S90. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Escalade | S90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
