2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 335 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 786 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 46 L |