2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Escalade and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5966 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |