2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 GMC Sierra 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 150 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Escalade | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 129 L |