2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | NSX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |