2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Honda Accord 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 179 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 226 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |