2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | Ducato | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6000 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
