2006 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Maxima | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
