1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
