2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 239 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
