2013 Honda CR-Z vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-Z and 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1429 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-Z, 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-Z. (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-Z. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda CR-Z has manual transmission. 2013 Honda CR-Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Honda CR-Z | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | CR-Z | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 : 1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 2625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2435 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |