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 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 20 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (325 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 312 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 | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 129 L |
