2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1498 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac Escalade 2008 Honda Civic
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Escalade Civic
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5966 cc 1799 cc
Horse Power 340 HP 0 HP
Torque 380 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2678 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 50 L