2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 98 more horse power than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1307 kg more than 2002 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2002 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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:
2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
Model | Guara | Escalade |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2507 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 |