2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (276 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1361 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |