1980 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 28 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 629 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 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
