2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Toyota Matrix 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 237 kg more than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Matrix, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
