2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Hummer H2 are equipped with a 5,967 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H2 weights approximately 236 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 Hummer H2 (1,058 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hummer |
| Model | Escalade | H2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 1058 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 121 L |
