2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escalade | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 91 L |
