2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Land Rover | Cadillac |
Model | Defender | Escalade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |