2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1397 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 2012 Honda Civic. 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 (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |