2002 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1599 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Civic | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 565 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.4 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 117 L |