2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2002 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera 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. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2002 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Escalade | Catera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |