1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 887 kg more than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Avanti | Cadillac |
| Model | Avanti | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2947 mm |
