1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade

To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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