2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1473 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |