2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord 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 184 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1303 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 2005 Honda Accord
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Escalade Accord
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 345 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 220 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2691 kg 1388 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 65 L


 

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