2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1417 kg more than 2008 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 2008 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6198 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |