2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1862 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2678 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
