2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando

To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 3 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 227 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 851 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 2009 SsangYong Korando
Make Cadillac SsangYong
Model Escalade Korando
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 345 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2691 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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