2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 810 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Escalade | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |
