2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 5,967 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 262 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Quest. (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Escalade | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |