2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L 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 359 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 810 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. 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 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | Escalade | L |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 38 L |
