2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari 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. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 201 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) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |
