2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 167 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. 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 S2000. 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 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.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | S2000 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |