2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 819 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escalade | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
