2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1217 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Escalade | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2809 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 148 L |
