2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 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 308 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 416 kg more than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Escalade | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |