2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Renault Espace 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 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 822 kg more than 2006 Renault Espace.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Escalade | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
