2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Canyon 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 937 kg more than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
