1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 890 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Caprice | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
