2008 Audi S6 vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 736 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | S6 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5202 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
