2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 30 L |
