1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
