2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Honda Capa
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Capa 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 306 more horse power than 2001 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1539 kg more than 2001 Honda Capa. 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, 2001 Honda Capa, 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Capa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2370 mm |
