2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 842 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero. 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 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
Make | Cadillac | SSC |
Model | Escalade | Ultimate Aero |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 1187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6950 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 1113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1090 mm |