2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1209 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 2011 Cadillac Escalade is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Civic | Escalade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |