2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1381 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
