2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 272 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (515 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |