2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 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 92 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 587 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Pacifica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Escalade | Pacifica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |
