1983 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | Escalade |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |