2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 35 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
