2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 553 kg more than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | Escalade | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
