2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (262 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (355 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Escalade | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 74 L |
