2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 SSC Aero

To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SSC Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SSC Aero would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 659 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.

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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 792 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 SSC Aero has manual transmission. 2006 SSC Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Cadillac Escalade 2006 SSC Aero
Make Cadillac SSC
Model Escalade Aero
Year Released 2012 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6200 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 403 HP 1062 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 565 Nm 1357 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5800 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2489 kg 1293 kg
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2007 mm 2080 mm
Vehicle Height 1928 mm 1090 mm


 

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