1955 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 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 169 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 566 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1635 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3310 mm |
