1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Buick Centurion. 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, both vehicles can yield 498 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1970 Buick Centurion | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Centurion | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2947 mm |