2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 50 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Silverado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |