2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 7 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti EX. (321 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 896 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti EX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | EX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
