2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 598 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |