1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 226 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 604 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
