2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8

To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 1602 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.

Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8
Make Cadillac Mazda
Model Escalade RX-8
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1308 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 0 HP 228 HP
Torque 515 Nm 211 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2667 kg 1065 kg
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 61 L


 

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