2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda 6 would be higher. 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 203 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1281 kg more than 2001 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda 6. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Escalade | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
