2007 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk

To start off, 2007 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 928 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.

Because 2007 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 2007 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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