2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 880 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2340 mm |
