2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express 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 75 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
