2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Nissan 350Z 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Escalade | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
