1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 75 | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.8 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 95 L |