2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Corvette | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
