2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1979 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1407 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 1979 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Escalade | 1609 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
