2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 112 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Escalade | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
