2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny 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 1737 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny.

Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 2006 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac Escalade 1988 Nissan Sunny
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model Escalade Sunny
Year Released 2006 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1269 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 59 HP
Torque 515 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 75.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.9 mm 70.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2667 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2440 mm