2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 GMC Envoy 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 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 232 kg more than 2006 GMC Envoy.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Envoy. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Escalade | Envoy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |