2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Impala 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 63 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (318 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Escalade | Impala |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
