1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Because 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (223 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE has automatic transmission and 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo has manual transmission. 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Dardo | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3302 mm |