1998 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1189 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | NSX | Escalade |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |