1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 507 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Escalade |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2009 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3302 mm |