1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 735 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
