2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Honda Insight 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.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Honda Insight | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Insight |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |