2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |