2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade and 2009 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Escalade | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |