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 5,967 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 1365 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 (447 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). 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 | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 135 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |