2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 22 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |