2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 24 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
