2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP) has 292 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1801 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
