2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 222 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Escalade | Kingswood |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |