1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1277 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 911 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
| Torque | 946 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2612 kg |
