2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 1017 kg more than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2320 mm |
