2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 573 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
