1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
Model | Guara | Escalade |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |