2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 260 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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | Escalade | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |