1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 942 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Caprice | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
