2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR 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.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Escalade | 512 TR |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |