2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 821 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Escalade | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
