2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Pantera 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 172 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
Model | Escalade | Pantera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |