2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 GMC Canyon 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 125 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 114 kg more than 2006 GMC Canyon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3458 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
