1978 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 861 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3380 mm |
