2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 4 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. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Escalade | TL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
