2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 284 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 645 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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 (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Escalade | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |