2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra 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 278 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 994 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
