2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Honda Legend
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac Escalade and 2011 Honda Legend were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Honda Legend. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Legend.
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, 2011 Honda Legend, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Legend |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 300 HP |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2799 mm |
