2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Escalade | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
