1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 482 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
