2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 310 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
