2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Escalade | Impala |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |