2006 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mazda | Cadillac |
| Model | RX-8 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3302 mm |
