2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1374 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Escalade | Cayman |
Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 497 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |