2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Koenigsegg CCX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Koenigsegg CCX would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1327 kg more than 2006 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2006 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Koenigsegg CCX has manual transmission. 2006 Koenigsegg CCX 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:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Escalade | CCX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
