2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1447 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Cadillac Escalade 2007 Honda Accord
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Escalade Accord
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 345 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 217 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2527 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 65 L


 

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