1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 27 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
