2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 858 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Escalade | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
