2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX 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 70 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
