2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Crown 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 (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown. 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |