2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 300 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 586 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
