1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 317 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Brougham | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
