2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (516 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |