2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 14 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
