2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1336 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
