2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 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), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1473 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Civic | Escalade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |