1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 874 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | LeSabre | Escalade |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |