1980 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 698 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2002 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 5966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 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 | 1980 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
