2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 1327 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |