2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Escalade | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |