2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
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 Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy 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) has 70 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 GMC Envoy. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
