2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |