1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche Boxster 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:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | Boxster | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3302 mm |
