2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. (325 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 293 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 8127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 606 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 140 L |