2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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 (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Escalade | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1260 mm |
