2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 264 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1611 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Escalade | Strada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
