1979 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate 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 202 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 776 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |
