2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 49 kg more than 2007 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 2007 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1586 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 | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
